Resources

Here is a list of various resources you might want to refer to. They are grouped by categories, and will be updated as I get more and more information. If you know of some valuable resources that are not listed, just drop me an email at admin AT digiscrapcampus DOT com.

Freebie list

A lot of stores and blogs offer freebies to download. Sometimes, they are only available for a period of time before going into the store, sometimes they are promotional freebies that last only for a while, and sometimes they last a long time (almost forever). There are so many of them that it is impossible to list them all, but some places are making some kind of inventory of those free digital supplies for you to check. If you like what you get, add a thank you note to the designer.
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Non-Printing options

Although you might want to print some or all of your layouts, there are other options. If you want to use your scrapbook pages without printing them, check out these resources.

Fonts

Fonts are integral parts of most layouts, whether it is for titles or journaling. Here are some resources for fonts. If you are using fonts for scrapping, you might be ok but if you want to use those fonts for designing, make sure you read and follow the TOU.

Utility programs

Some little programs can help you with various tasks, making them either possible or easier to perform.

The FontThing: This program lets you view fonts, even if they are not installed on your computer, which is great to avoid overlaoding your system. You can view fonts that are stored in a separate folder or even a different drive, or a CD/DVD. You can type in the text you want to use and see how it looks in different fonts. If you are using Windows 7, you need to download the zipped exe file and install it yourself as the auto-installer
from the original download is not compatible with Windows 7

XnView: this is another free program that will help you visualize the brushes you might have collected for Paintshop Pro. No need to install all the brushes all the time; save them in different folders depending on their theme, and simply activate or deactivate the folders in PSP as you need them.

Brushes

Finding good Paintshop Pro brushes might be a challenge. Here is a tutorial for you on how to convert those Photoshop brushes for use in PSP. In the mean time, here are some good resources for brushes.

Textures

Every paper, and every element needs some good textures if you want them to look less digital and more realistic. Creative use of textures can dramatically improve the quality of the papers and elements. Check out these resources for textures.